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Optically how good is the EF-M 55-200 IS STM lens?

Started May 24, 2017 | Polls thread
AndyC400D Regular Member • Posts: 147
Re: Optically how good is the EF-M 55-200 IS STM lens?

I haven't used the lens that much, yet, but what I will say is that compared with the size and weight of the 70-200 f/2.8 IS USM II on a 7D Mark II body, I'll forgive a fair amount of sharpness for the portability.  Having said that, it's not really that much of a compromise.  The images I've taken are plenty sharp enough to warrant large size prints.

What I will say, is that I'm having to re-learn how to hold the camera steady.  At the 200mm end, getting a sharp shot at lower shutter speeds is very different from holding 2.3kg of camera and lens against your nose.

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Canon EOS Rebel T4i Canon EOS 7D Mark II Canon EOS M6 Tamron SP AF 10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM +7 more
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